36054 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36054, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36054 is a zip code in Elmore County, Alabama, which covers Elmore, with a total population of 15,362 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 36054 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36054.

The estimated population of people living in 36054 is 15,362, with a median age of 32.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36054 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,362
 -1.27% -1.06%
2020
15,559
 -2.14% -
2019
15,899
 -1.13% -
2018
16,080
+3.56%
-
2017
15,527
 - -

Population of 36054 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36054 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
58.4%
65.4%
 -10.70%
Black/African American
26.7%
28.4%
 -5.99%
Native
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
7.4%
3.8%
 +94.74%
Asian
2.3%
0.4%
 +475.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
1.9%
 +142.11%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36054 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 36054 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36054 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36054 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.7 -0.3% 31.1 +1.63% 33.7 -3.71%
2020 32.8 +0.61% 30.6 +1.32% 35 +0.86%
2019 32.6 -0.61% 30.2 +2.72% 34.7 +0.58%
2018 32.8 -2.96% 29.4 -6.67% 34.5 -0.29%
2017 33.8 - 31.5 - 34.6 -

The median age of the 36054 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 36054 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,084 0.54% 1,103 +25.47% 1,051 1,403
10 to 19 1,144 +23.25% 1,359 -44.6% 1,357 834
20 to 29 1,134 -30.12% 1,306 +7.51% 809 1,405
30 to 39 972 -3.49% 1,329 1.74% 921 1,324
40 to 49 839 -26.26% 1,195 -4.05% 627 1,128
50 to 59 715 +6.45% 1,023 -17.01% 752 838
60 to 69 521 +11.1% 657 +23.05% 576 807
70+ 507 +39.36% 639 +25.72% 725 805

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36054 zip code is $53,877.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 36054.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,819.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,542.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36054 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 36054, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 36054 is currently $70,045.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.17% of households in 36054 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 36054 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36054 is $26,870.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36054 by the total population of 36054.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36054 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36054 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.99%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36054 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36054 zip over the age of 16 is 11,503.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 36054 is 56.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 36054 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 786 26.00% 7.40%
20 to 24 years 1,299 74.50% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 915 85.10% 14.40%
30 to 34 years 1,274 81.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,835 89.00% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 1,758 72.40% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 723 53.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 924 39.50% 6.60%
65 to 74 years 1,094 25.00% 7.70%
75 years and over 895 2.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36054. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,514 59.80% 4.40%
Black or African American 3,065 68.90% 4.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 87 31.00% 0.00%
Asian 358 45.30% 16.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 116 65.50% 31.60%
Two or more races 363 20.70% 16.00%
Hispanic or Latino 649 71.50% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,037 59.10% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36054 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 36054 is 6,451, with median earnings of $34,546.00.

Women in 36054 are earning approximately 70.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,451 $34,546.00
Male 3,011 $42,345.00
Female 3,440 $29,801.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36054 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 761 $40,969.00
Business and Financial 153 $68,185.00
Computer and Mathematical 169 $87,969.00
Architecture and Engineering 166 $12,054.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $57,054.00
Community and Social Service 36 $57,833.00
Legal 35 $45,859.00
Educational and Library 349 $15,361.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $69,635.00
Healthcare Practitioners 513 $53,173.00
Healthcare Support 114 $17,143.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 76 $73,125.00
Law Enforcement 58 $54,868.00
Food Preparation and Serving 358 $11,196.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 273 $24,028.00
Personal Care and Service 229 $23,862.00
Sales 620 $22,947.00
Office and Administrative Support 726 $34,315.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 357 $33,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 286 $58,676.00
Production 530 $40,691.00
Transportation and Material Moving 178 $42,639.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36054 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 36054.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 238 $73,214.00 523 $34,861.00
Business and Financial 62 $98,929.00 91 $57,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 137 $87,765.00 32 $88,261.00
Architecture and Engineering 166 $12,054.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $64,375.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $58,083.00 3 $0.00
Legal 16 $0.00 19 $36,458.00
Educational and Library 55 $69,141.00 294 $12,248.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 74 $69,427.00
Healthcare Practitioners 72 $58,750.00 441 $53,173.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 114 $17,143.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 60 $73,542.00
Law Enforcement 39 $61,250.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 165 $9,427.00 193 $11,345.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 230 $28,203.00 43 $12,266.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 213 $24,087.00
Sales 212 $43,286.00 408 $16,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 127 $42,660.00 599 $34,241.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 357 $33,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 260 $58,529.00 26 $0.00
Production 437 $41,760.00 93 $29,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 120 $47,955.00 58 $26,667.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,706 households in 36054, with an average household size of 2.69 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,042 families living in the 36054 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 36054:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,424 349 1,269 1,664
Average Household Size 3.44 3.42 3.16 1.1
Total Families 2,424 349 1,269 0
Average Household Size 3.42 3.14 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 4,042 families living in 36054, 12.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36054:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,180 housing units in 36054.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,706 92.33%
Vacant 474 7.67%

27.30% of the total 6,180 housing units in 36054 are rental units. This is approximately 1,687 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,867 are occupied by the owner - or 62.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36054 is $868.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36054 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    152
  • Less than $500
    132
  • $500 to $999
    1,075
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    378
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    52
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 36054 is $142,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36054 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    230
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    712
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,219
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    682
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    602
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    375
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    34
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36054. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36054 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    83
  • 1940 to 1949
    81
  • 1950 to 1959
    205
  • 1960 to 1969
    453
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,072
  • 1980 to 1989
    562
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,562
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,503
  • 2010 to 2013
    659
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 36054 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    381
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,832
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,090
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,403

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36054 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36054 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36054.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    218
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    619
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    664
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,071
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,437
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    604
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,180
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    219
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    68
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    91
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    77
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36054 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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